Forecasts in a Company Using a Distribution Requirements Planning System

question 58

Multiple Choice

Forecasts in a company using a distribution requirements planning system are typically based on:

• A)historical data from upstream supply partners.
• B)historical data from downstream supply partners.
• C)upstream supply partners' requirements.
• D)downstream supply partners' requirements.

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